Mulan (1998)
English · Animation / Family · 88 min
★ 7.9 Solid 10,712 ratings
Released 18 Jun 1998
Page updated 2 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 7.9 from 10,712 ratings on TMDB
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Mulan is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
Mulan has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 10,712 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 88 minutes on it?
88 minutes of English animation with a family streak. That score holds across 10,704 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.9/10 across 10,704 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
When Imperial China calls one man from every family to defend the empire from invading Huns, a young woman disguises herself as a soldier to take her ailing father’s place. Facing ruthless invaders, brutal training, and the risk of execution if discovered, she must decide who she truly is— and what she’s willing to fight for.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 28m — short |
| Genre | Animation / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Tony Bancroft
Cast

Ming-Na Wen
Mulan (voice)

Eddie Murphy
Mushu (voice)

BD Wong
Shang (voice)

Miguel Ferrer
Shan-Yu (voice)

Harvey Fierstein
Yao (voice)

Freda Foh Shen
Fa Li (voice)
Where to watch in New Zealand
Disney Plus
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
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Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
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Frequently asked
Is Mulan worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.9/10 on audience ratings. 88 minutes of English animation with a family streak. That score holds across 10,704 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch Mulan?
You can stream Mulan in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
When is Mulan coming to streaming?
Mulan is already streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What language is Mulan in?
Mulan is an English film (Animation / Family).
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